BMW M62 Intake Valley Pan Gasket Leak Solved
BMW produced the naturally aspirated V8 BMW M62 engine from 1995 to 2005. Today, nearly three decades after the world first got to experience it, it’s remembered for multiple reasons. The M62 is most notably known as the engine that acted as the base for the BMW S62 engine — the powerhouse at the heart […]
BMW M3 GTR — A Truly Unique Experience
There are plenty of rare BMWs out there. The 3.0 CSL comes to mind. Those are becoming extremely difficult to find. However, there are Bimmers out there that are truly rare. As in, not many people even know they exist, which comes as no surprise since some of these are in single-digit serial numbers. One […]
BMW N62 Coolant Transfer Pipe Issue Explained
Every engine has weak points. That’s more or less a given. With the BMW N62 V8 engine, one such weak point is the coolant transfer pipe that runs between the cylinder heads. Needless to say, a coolant leak in this spot is very difficult to notice, especially if it is a small leak. In this […]
BMW G30 Steering Rack Issues Explained
The seventh and most recent generation of the BMW 5-Series is a phenomenal car in every regard. It will remain the most capable and technologically advanced iteration of the executive sedan until the BMW G60 5-Series, slated for launch later this year, makes its debut. Still, like all vehicles, it does have some imperfections. One […]
Is a BMW Expensive to Maintain?
When buying a car, it’s easy to forget that the cost of the vehicle isn’t the only expense. Sure, it will likely be the most significant, but there are several often recurring costs you should factor in — especially if you’re getting a pre-owned vehicle that you intend to keep for a while. Barring the […]
BMW N54 Carbon Build-Up Symptoms and Fixes
Over its decade-long production run from 2006 to 2016, the BMW N54 engine powered multiple Bimmer models, including the E90 3-Series, E60 5-Series, and the E89 Z4. The 3.0L inline-six unit was the German marquee’s first mass-produced turbocharged gas engine and was met with much criticism. However, the N54 also had its fair share of […]
The Pros and Cons of the BMW E30 Convertible
BMW produced nearly 2.5 million units of the BMW E30 3-Series during its production run from 1982 to 1994. The E30 was sold in multiple body styles, including a 2-door sedan, a 4-door sedan, a station wagon, and a convertible. The previous generation of the 3-Series, the BMW E21, also had a convertible, but that […]
3 Recent BMWs That are Perfect for Tuning
Seeing modified BMW E46s, E39s, and other BMW models from the ‘90s and early 2000s is nothing surprising. However, not all that many people are aware of the tuning potential of some of the more modern BMWs. By going with any of the models below, you will unlock endless BMW tuning possibilities. While the selected […]
Valvetronic Explained — Throttle Bodies Made Obsolete
Throttle bodies have been, and still are the norm for most cars out there. However, not for BMW. This brand has stepped away from the romantic notion of having a massive intake valve open when you step on the gas. Why? Because as cool as throttle bodies are, they aren’t exactly the most efficient method […]
P1055 Code — Valvetronic Issues or Something Else?
In 2001, BMW introduced its version of variable valve lift technology that it dubbed ‘Valvetronic.’ Today, the system is a part of every BMW produced, working alongside the manufacturer’s variable valve timing, or ‘VANOS’ system. These systems improve performance and fuel efficiency while also lowering harmful emissions. Like with any piece of tech, BMW’s Valvetronic […]
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BMW Coolant – What to Get and What to Avoid
Coolants, or antifreeze as it’s sometimes referred to, is a fluid that plays an integral role in regulating the running temperature of your engine. When an engine is running, it produces extreme amounts of heat that, if not managed, can cause catastrophic damage to various parts of the engine. The cooling system, including the coolant […]
BMW VANOS Explained — What It Does, Why It Fails and How to Fix It
Variable valve timing was a true game-changer when it first appeared. Born as a means to achieve the ultimate performance, but also efficiency, VVT was quickly adopted by almost every major car manufacturer out there. This, of course, includes BMW who dubbed their approach to variable valve timing as VANOS, or Variable NockenwellenSteuerung in German. […]
BMW N52 Engine – Everything You Need to Know
By the mid-2000s, BMW had built itself a reputation for developing excellent examples of naturally aspirated inline-six engines. At the turn of the millennium, it revealed the M54 (and the performance-oriented S54 shortly after) and cemented itself as one of the best in the business when it came to the six-pot layout. Needless to say, […]
BMW N51 Engine — All You Need To Know About SULEV
The N52 succeeded the highly-successful M54 and powered multiple BMW cars between 2004 and 2015. While it became one of the most reliable and popular inline-six engines BMW ever made, it had a lesser-known sibling called the N51. Interestingly, the N51 is near-identical to the N52, powering the same cars and available during the same […]